Overheard a neighbor call a bag of lentils 'emergency food' at the store

She was telling her kid they were just for the pantry, but I use them for a cheap soup with carrots and onion that costs maybe $3 total. It made me wonder how many people skip the basics because they seem boring. What's your favorite way to make lentils actually exciting?

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3 Comments

emery8792mo ago

My grandma's lentil salad with lemon and parsley is never boring.

thomas_gonzalez2mo ago

Add some crispy fried onions on top.

jana_ellis951mo ago

Wait, have you ever tried doing that but also adding a little garlic powder to the onions before frying them? @thomas_gonzalez knows what's up with that crunch factor, it totally changes the texture game. I like to sprinkle them over a simple baked potato with a dollop of sour cream and chives, it gives it a whole new life. Or on top of a creamy chicken casserole, those crispy bits on top are the best part honestly.